No Bake Cookies

No Bake Cookies
Prep 10 min Cook 5 min Serves 12 Source

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup peanut butter
  • 2 ¾ cups quick oats
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla

Steps

  1. 1

    In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, add the ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 cups granulated sugar, ½ cup milk, and 4 tablespoons cocoa powder .

  2. 2

    Bring to a rolling boil for 1 minute or until the temperature reaches 225°F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Stir in ¾ cup peanut butter , 2 ¾ cups quick oats and 1 tablespoon vanilla, then mix until incorporated.

  4. 4

    Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using a medium-sized cookie scoop, scoop the cookies and drop them onto the parchment paper. Let the cookies set and cool to room temperature or refrigerate them before serving.